North Browning, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: North Browning, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 43.3% is well above the state average

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Highly DiverseNo single racial/ethnic group makes up a majority of the population

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, North Browning, Montana had a total population of 3,144, the 36th largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $37,155, which is 49% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 43.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 49% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (43.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 17.0% is notably above the national average.

North Browning Quick Facts

Population 3,144

Median Household Income $37,155

Median Home Value $187,500

Poverty Rate 43.3%

Unemployment Rate 17.0%

Median Age 28.0 years

Homeownership Rate 43.6%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

High School Graduation Rate 80.6%

Diversity Index 6/100

Population 3,144 36th of 475

Median Income $37,155 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 43.3% 247% higher than national

Median Home Value $187,500 bottom 30%

How North Browning Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,894	3,144	+8.6%
Median household income	$40,813	$37,155	-9.0%
Median home value	$131,300	$187,500	+42.8%

How North Browning Compares

Median Household Income

North Browning

$37,155

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

North Browning

$187,500

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.4%

$25K-$50K 24.1%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 11.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.3%

$10K-$15K

18.7%

$15K-$20K

0.9%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

10.3%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

13.7%

$75K-$100K

11.0%

$100K-$125K

3.5%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

4.6%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

17.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

54.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 43.6%

Renter 56.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $475/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

34.7%

18-34

26.5%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

15.0%

75+

2.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

North Browning Rankings in Montana

#36 Population of 475

#315 Median Income of 341

#341 Education of 473

#223 Home Value of 320

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Other Cities in Glacier County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cut Bank	3,028	$49,432	18.9%	$164,100
South Browning	1,538	N/A	42.2%	$73,000
Browning	943	$34,250	46.4%	$151,800
Glacier Colony	404	N/A	58.2%	N/A
East Glacier Park Village	271	$53,182	9.0%	$194,300
Starr School	235	$72,596	33.6%	$162,500
Babb	223	N/A	15.7%	$187,500
St. Mary	193	N/A	61.9%	N/A
Little Browning	102	$26,563	21.6%	N/A
Blackfoot	85	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to North Browning

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Libby	3,042	$34,143	$257,400	19.4%	24.0%
Cut Bank	3,028	$49,432	$164,100	16.6%	18.9%
Shelby	3,216	$58,413	$232,700	19.5%	13.8%
Deer Lodge	3,021	$60,302	$247,600	23.8%	7.2%
Conrad	2,618	$47,857	$188,900	23.4%	17.6%

Population Overview

North Browning is a small community located in Montana, within Glacier County. The total population is 3,144. It ranks as the 36th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Browning is 28.0 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 34.7% of the population under 18, North Browning has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Browning is $37,155. This is 49% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 43.3%. This is 276% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.0%. This is 369% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $187,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 43.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Browning is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 83.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (0.9% vs 0.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Browning, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of North Browning, Montana?

North Browning, Montana has a population of 3,144 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in North Browning, MT?

The median household income in North Browning is $37,155, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in North Browning, MT?

The poverty rate in North Browning is 43.3%. This means approximately 1,332 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of North Browning, Montana?

North Browning's population is 1.5% White, 0.9% Black, 0.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in North Browning, MT?

The median home value in North Browning is $187,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.

How educated is North Browning, Montana?

12.3% of adults (25+) in North Browning hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.